How is Cassius a good leader?
Cassius’ leadership skills are shown throughout the play in his obligation to kill Caesar for the people of Rome and his ability to persuade Brutus to join the conspiracy. His decision to kill Caesar shows not only that he will not be a tyrannical leader, but that he is willing to take action when needed.
What is Cassius motivation?
Cassius’s jealousy of Caesar and greed for power is his motivation for killing Caesar, which he justifies as an act for freedom from tyranny. Cassius jealousy of Caesar promotes him to start the conspiracy against Caesar and later commit his death.
What is the role of Cassius?
Cassius is the most shrewd and active member of the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar. He functions in some respects as the conspirators’ leader, although Brutus later takes this role. While Brutus worries about what Caesar’s power could mean for the Roman people, Cassius resents how Caesar has become a god-like figure.
What does Cassius think the signs mean?
What does Cassius think the signs mean? He believes the signs are a warning from the heavens and the gods against Caesar and his ruling of Rome. Throughout the play so far, we have seen that Cassius doesn’t think too highly of Caesar.
What happens to make Cassius believe?
What happens to make Cassius believe that the news of their conspiracy has been discovered? when Populus wishes Cassius good luck. You just studied 19 terms!
Why does Cassius want to include Brutus?
Cassius wants Brutus to join the conspirators for several significant reasons. Cassius is aware that Brutus is an honorable man who is respected and revered by the Roman populace. Having a man of Brutus’s caliber and rank on their side gives Cassius and the conspirators much-needed support from the Roman citizens.
What word does Caesar use to describe Cassius?
Caesar describes Cassius as ambitious when he says he has a “lean and hungry look” (line 204).
Why is Cassius dangerous?
Cassius understands him through and through. Cassius is “very dangerous,” therefore, in being able to inform others about Caesar’s intentions and probable actions. And, of course, Cassius is dangerous in being capable to plotting to have Caesar killed–which he does.